Dr. Rebecca Kuiper

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rebecca Kuiper is an Associate Professor in the Department of Methods and Statistics at Utrecht University. Her research interests focus primarily on (bio)statistics and psychometrics within the behavioral and social sciences, addressing statistical challenges that contribute to societal advancements. She specializes in model selection using information criteria, theory-based hypotheses, Bayesian evidence synthesis, and lagged-effects modeling. Kuiper received a VENI grant from 2016 to 2020, underlining her research contributions. She has developed methods for meta-analysis concerning time-interval dependent lagged parameters and highlighted the significance of model selection in replication studies. Her contributions to the field include publications that emphasize innovative methods for information synthesis across diverse study designs, enhancing the robustness and generalizability of research findings. In addition to her academic work, she has created software and interactive web applications that facilitate hypothesis testing and model selection, making these tools accessible for broader use. Kuiper's expertise not only includes developing statistical methodologies but also applying them to increase the understanding of complex societal issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Teaching and conducting research in methods and statistics, focusing on model selection and evidence synthesis.

Awards

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VENI Grant

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NWO Aspasia Funding

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology